Pond algae control solutions for your pond and backyard water garden. Enjoy clean, clear pond water by managing green water algae growth. Most pond algae problems can be controlled with the right treatment, especially if diagnosed early. Don't put off testing or corrective action.
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Pond algae control solutions for your pond and backyard water garden. Enjoy clean, clear pond water by managing green water algae growth. Most pond algae problems can be controlled with the right treatment, especially if diagnosed early. Don't put off testing or corrective action.

We recommend PondCare AlgaeFix for controlling many types of algae including "green water" blooms and filamentous algae. Simply mix thoroughly into your pond or water fountain by adding near the pump outflow, waterfall, or aeration device, or premix in a bucket of pond water and disperse evenly throughout the pond.

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I have a small waterfall that goes into a small pond in my garden, approximatly 50 gallons. It is in full sun light. I have a horrible time with algae. Nothing I've tried has even made a dint in keeping the algae under control. There is wild life in my area that drinks from it so I need something that is animal safe. What would you recommend?

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try a uv/clarifier.I have about a 375 gallon pond that has a small water fall that cascades to the big part of the pond. It has done wonders for me. Squirles, rabbits, and birds drink from it. I have had 5 seasons of Northern Green frogs, american toads, and salamanders that have reproduced in the pond besides my fish as well. Have not noticed and negative effects on the ecosystem. All the clarifier does is water goes through it and the uv light kills the algae. NO chemicals at all........

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you can use a uvlamp i have also used barley both the concentrate and the pellets. i put the pellets in a mesh bag at the filter area making sure all the water filters through and then during peak time of alge bloom add concentrate. also if you add some shade plants it will help

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A uv/clarifier will kill the algae. You might not want to let your pets drink from the pond anyway. Even if the water is crystal clear. Ghardia and cripotsporidium which are bacteria can still be present. This can make you or your dogs sick if you drink from it.

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Thank you for your question. We would recommend the Clear Pond All Natural Barley Bundles or the Barley Straw, which would be a natural way to treat and condition your pond and would be safe for pets. Please see these products at the below links:

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I would recommend a uv/clarifier. Don't use chemicals. Some are safe for fish, amphibians, and reptiles but I wouldn't trust em. If you have a pump or some kind of filter you can just add a uv/clarifier to kill algae. You'll still get the stuff that grows on the sides unless you have snails or fish to eat it but the water will be clearer. Plus your turtle might eat the snails but he/she will definately eat the fish.

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